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Mentioned in 81 episodes
Creativity, Inc.
Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
Book • 2001
In this book, Ed Catmull shares insights on how to build and maintain a creative culture within an organization.
Drawing from his experiences at Pixar, Catmull discusses the importance of open communication, risk-taking, and protecting the creative process.
The book includes candid discussions, anecdotes about Pixar's film development, and lessons on managing innovation and creativity.
It emphasizes the need for a nurturing work environment and the importance of storytelling in business.
Drawing from his experiences at Pixar, Catmull discusses the importance of open communication, risk-taking, and protecting the creative process.
The book includes candid discussions, anecdotes about Pixar's film development, and lessons on managing innovation and creativity.
It emphasizes the need for a nurturing work environment and the importance of storytelling in business.
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Mentioned in 81 episodes
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David Senra as a source of inspiration and insights into the challenges and rewards of building a successful company.
David Senra as a source of inspiration and insights into the challenges and rewards of building a successful company.
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Mentioned by Speaker 4 when discussing overthinking versus quick decision-making.
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Mentioned by David Senra as a book that details Ed Catmull's management philosophy and his relationship with Steve Jobs.
David Senra as a book that details Ed Catmull's management philosophy and his relationship with Steve Jobs.670 snips
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Alex Lieberman while discussing storytelling frameworks and the importance of understanding story arcs.
Alex Lieberman while discussing storytelling frameworks and the importance of understanding story arcs.
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Adam Grant as the best book ever written about building teams that build great ideas and cultures that enrich them.
Adam Grant as the best book ever written about building teams that build great ideas and cultures that enrich them.
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Mentioned by David Senra as a book that resonated with him, highlighting the importance of perseverance.
David Senra as a book that resonated with him, highlighting the importance of perseverance.
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Ben Weiss as one of the best business books he's ever read, discussing Pixar's creative process in relation to the Cars movie.
Ben Weiss as one of the best business books he's ever read, discussing Pixar's creative process in relation to the Cars movie.
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Mentioned by David Senra in relation to his book "Creativity, Inc." and his views on the importance of people over ideas.
David Senra in relation to his book "Creativity, Inc." and his views on the importance of people over ideas.114 snips
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Rich Roll as a wonderful must-read for anyone, offering valuable wisdom on managing people and fostering creativity.
Rich Roll as a wonderful must-read for anyone, offering valuable wisdom on managing people and fostering creativity.
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